Leondari Ensemble

Catch the Saronic Chamber Music Festival July 31st – August 4th

Coming up on July 31st and running through August 4th, the Leondari Ensemble presents the annual Saronic Island Chamber Music Festival.

Cretan Mountain Tea, or Malotira, is a herbal treasure brewed for centuries in Crete’s highlands.

2025-11-11 By Iorgos Pappas

Over 130,000 visitors explored Kourtaliotis Gorge in 2025, undeterred by a new €5 entrance fee.

2025-11-11 By Manuel Santos

A diver off Hersonissos found a mysterious statue resting on the seabed — but it is not ancient. Cretan dive centers are planting them on purpose.

2025-11-11 By Manuel Santos

A curious shark swam into Stavros Beach in Chania, surprising locals. Watch the video to see the disoriented fish.

When rain hits Crete, streets turn to rivers, laundry grows mold, and locals pour another raki. Here’s what really happens when the island gets wet.